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Algonquin Park, Ontario 1912-1917

Tom first went to Algonquin Park in 1912 where he found inspiration for his work and the solitude needed to paint in his own way. His colleagues soon followed him north, where together with Thomson, they became known as the Algonquin School. Canoe Lake was his favourite spot, a departure point for sketching trips throughout the Park. When the weather was cooler in the spring and the fall, he stayed at Mowat Lodge which offered him comfortable lodging and welcome company.